Man Beaten During Hartford Robbery, Police Say

A man was injured when three robbers kicked, stomped and punched him in Hartford.

HARTFORD — A man was injured when three robbers kicked, stomped and punched him, police said.

The robbery happened Monday afternoon on Hazel Street, near the intersection with Park Street, Sgt. Ian Powell said. The man had gotten off a bus and started walking north when a mint green Buick LaSabre with dealer plates pulled alongside the man, he later told police.

Three male passengers got out and attacked him, he said. The man was treated at a hospital for scrapes on both arms, swelling, bruising and cuts and scrapes on the right side of his face, Powell said.

The robbers stole his wallet, which contained his identification card and electronic banking card, he said.

The first robber was described as Hispanic, 20-25 years old, 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with medium-length braids, a black T shirt, blue jeans and a black baseball cap, Powell said.

The second man was described as black, 5-foot-11 to 6 feet tall and 18-20 years old, with short braids, a white T shirt and gray sweatpants.

The third attacker was described as Hispanic, 6-foot-3 to 6-foot5, 20-25 years old and 290 pounds, wearing a white T shirt and blue jeans.

The driver was described as Hispanic, 5-foot-11 to 6 feet tall with a medium build, 48-50 years old, with a mustache, a black shirt, blue jeans and a black baseball cap, police said.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call police at 860-757-4000.